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'''John Kevin Alipate Ahio''' (born 20 July 1990), known professionally as '''Hemi Ahio''', is a New Zealand-born Tongan professional boxer.
Ahio is a former WBC Middle East heavyweight title holder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnstone |first=Duncan |date=2021-10-17 |title=Hemi Ahio destroys opponent for signature win in Dubai |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/126708967/hemi-ahio-destroys-opponent-for-signature-win-in-dubai |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref> He is a two-time New Zealand national heavyweight champion, being the first person to hold two New Zealand heavyweight titles from two commissioning bodies including NZNBF and PBCNZ. He was the first IBO Oceania-Oriental heavyweight champion.
== Early life and inspirations == Ahio was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand by Tongan parents. He was introduced to boxing in 2012 by his uncle, after Ahio was attacked and stabbed by a group of men while waiting for a bus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Boxing: From street fights to Fight Night |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/boxing-from-street-fights-to-fight-night/YIDT34Z2PK2S7SPLGJ2LZPYBFA/ |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}</ref> Due to his height and ferocity he has been compared to a young Mike Tyson, sometimes earning him the nickname the 'Tongan Tyson'.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-06 |title=Heavyweight Hemi Ahio features on Amir Khan Fight Night next month |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-hemi-ahio-vs-christian-ndzie-tsoye-age-height-weight-reach-net-worth-record-and-more/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Essentially Sports |language=en}}</ref> He was inspired by New Zealand Samoan Heavyweight David Tua, and Tongan Legend Kitone Lave.
== Professional boxing == === Professional debut to New Zealand champion 2013–2017 === Ahio made his professional boxing debut in 2013 where he stopped Clint Foai in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-27 |title=Hemi Ahio vs. Christian Ndzie Tsoye: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, And More |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-hemi-ahio-vs-christian-ndzie-tsoye-age-height-weight-reach-net-worth-record-and-more/ |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=World Boxing News |language=en}}</ref> At this time Ahio was trained by Lolo Heimuli.<ref name="Herald">{{Cite web |date=2015-03-28 |title=Boxing: Ahio receives high praise |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/boxing-ahio-receives-high-praise/TKFCX2AABNIIKJV6FN3OQDOAUE/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=New Zealand Herald |language=en}}</ref> Ahio made his professional boxing debut in June 2014 when he defeated Will Quarrie by unanimous decision on the undercard of the inaugural Super 8 Boxing Tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-06-05 |title=Kali Meehan prospers after Super8 rethink |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/ipad-editors-picks/10120523/Kali-Meehan-prospers-after-Super8-rethink |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff NZ |language=en}}</ref> Around this time is where Hemi Ahio signed a long-term deal with John McRae, promoter of the Super 8 tournament series.<ref name="Herald" />
Ahio next broadcast fight is on the third Super 8 event undercard in 2015 where he took on the American Clarence Tillman.<ref name="Herald" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-18 |title=Boxing: Ahio added to Super 8 card |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/boxing-ahio-added-to-super-8-card/XZU22HLMWJHBMZF6Z754OYCZSA/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=New Zealand Herald |language=en}}</ref> Ahio would win the fight with Tillman retiring in corner from Shoulder dislocation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-21 |title=Boxing: Ahio ready to box again |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/boxing-ahio-ready-to-box-again/3GSHRO2575BO44TBGHA3KNANRE/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=New Zealand Herald |language=en}}</ref> Ahio would fight again in May 2015 against journeyman Junior Maletino Iakopo. Ahio won the fight by Unanimous Decision, fighting through the fight with a hand injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-25 |title=Boxing: Ahio stays perfect |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/boxing-ahio-stays-perfect/IM767ZNZRDIFTYWJZA7U6HLEZ4/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=New Zealand Herald |language=en}}</ref> In August 2015, Ahio had his first international fight, in Australia, on a Danny Green undercard against Andre Meunier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-07-14 |title=Hemi Ahio picked to fight on Danny Green undercard |url=https://www.teaomaori.news/hemi-ahio-picked-fight-danny-green-undercard |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Te Ao Maori News |language=en}}</ref> Ahio won the first by first-round knockout.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-08-20 |title=New Zealand heavyweight boxer Hemi Ahio scores another first round knockout win |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/71284521/new-zealand-heavyweight-boxer-hemi-ahio-scores-another-first-round-knockout-win |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref> Ahio would return to the Super 8 events on TV when he takes on American Samoan boxer Alapati A'asa for the vacant New Zealand National (NZNBF version) Heavyweight title to end his 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-07 |title=Boxing: Alapati A'asa signs on to fight local prospect Hemi Ahio |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/boxing-alapati-aasa-signs-on-to-fight-local-prospect-hemi-ahio/JET23DDKJU25JEVMGF7DQTT63M/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=New Zealand Herald |language=en}}</ref> After both boxers gets knocked down during the fight, Ahio won the fight by second-round TKO, picking up his first title.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-11-03 |title=Video: Hemi Ahio wins NZ title by TKO at Super 8 |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2015/11/video-hemi-ahio-wins-nz-title-by-tko-at-super-8.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130064136/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2015/11/video-hemi-ahio-wins-nz-title-by-tko-at-super-8.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 January 2021 |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Newshub |language=en}}</ref>
Due to his promoter losing major sponsors earlier in the year, Ahio was not able to keep active. Ahio wasn't able to fight on other cards due to contract obligations to the former promoter. The contract however expired in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-02 |title=Sky Television pulls out of Super8 boxing venture |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/68214728/sky-television-pulls-out-of-super8-boxing-venture |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff NZ |language=en}}</ref> Ahio would make his return in 2017 where he took on Daniel Tai for the vacant IBO Oceania Orient Heavyweight title and vacant New Zealand National (PBCNZ version) Heavyweight title. This will be the last fight Ahio would be fight under his trainer Lolo Heimuli and his promoter John McRae. Ahio would win the fight by unanimous decision picking up his second and third titles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-02 |title=The Heat is back |url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1709/S00029/the-heat-is-back.htm |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Scoop NZ |language=en}}</ref>
=== Fighting around the world, regional champion 2018–present === In November 2018, Ahio made his in ring return with a new trainer and away from the old promoter. Alongside Junior Fa, Hemi Ahio started training at City Kickboxing under Eugene Bareman and Doug Viney.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-05 |title=Kiwi combat sports gym City Kickboxing takes centre stage at UFC 243 |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/116325605/kiwi-combat-sports-gym-city-kickboxing-takes-centre-stage-at-ufc-243 |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref> Mark Keddell who had been Ahio's regular matchmaker since 2015, now became his co-manager.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-06 |title=Heavyweight boxer Hemi Ahio dashes to Dubai for headline act |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/126596195/heavyweight-boxer-hemi-ahio-dashes-to-dubai-for-headline-act |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref> Ahio would make his American debut in March 2019 where he took on Ed Fountain.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-03-02 |title=Boxing: WBO International belt on line between Junior Fa, Newfel Ouatah |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2019/03/boxing-wbo-international-belt-on-line-between-junior-fa-newfel-ouatah.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302083755/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2019/03/boxing-wbo-international-belt-on-line-between-junior-fa-newfel-ouatah.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 March 2019 |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Newshub |language=en}}</ref> Ahio would win the fight by seventh round stoppage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-03 |title=Boxing: Junior Fa finds mean streak to continue march towards title shot |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/boxing-junior-fa-finds-mean-streak-to-continue-march-towards-title-shot/7OKFZZXGELBXQ2CK5ENWHHCOQQ/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=New Zealand Herald |language=en}}</ref> At the end of March 2019, Ahio took on American boxer and the tallest boxer in the world Julius Long on the Geovana Peres vs Lani Daniels WBO World Light Heavyweight title fight undercard.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-29 |title='Anything but horror' - Lani Daniels plans movie marathon ahead of world title fight |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/111658624/anything-but-horror--lani-daniels-plans-movie-marathon-ahead-of-world-title-fight |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff NZ |language=en}}</ref> Ahio won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-30 |title=Recap: Geovana Peres v Lani Daniels - WBO women's light-heavyweight title clash |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/111580469/geovana-peres-v-lani-daniels-live--wbo-womens-lightheavyweight-title-clash |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff NZ |language=en}}</ref> Ahio will continue to have more fights overseas, making his Middle East Debut when he fought undefeated Ali Kiydin in July 2019. Hemi Ahio won the fight by first-round knockout.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-07-13 |title=Kiwi boxer Hemi Ahio wins with KO in Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2019/07/kiwi-boxer-hemi-ahio-wins-with-ko-in-saudi-arabia.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714124310/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2019/07/kiwi-boxer-hemi-ahio-wins-with-ko-in-saudi-arabia.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2019 |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Newshub |language=en}}</ref> Ahio returned to America when he fought American Joshua Tufte. Ahio won the fight by second round stoppage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-16 |title=Hemi Ahio Crushes Joshua Tufte in Two Rounds |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hemi-ahio-crushes-joshua-tufte-two-rounds--144306 |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Boxing Scene |language=en}}</ref>
Due to the Covid Pandemic, Ahio was not able to fight in 2020. During 2021, he was able to secure a WBC ranking in the Bridgerweight division, reaching 25th on the Bridgerweight rankings. In February 2021, Ahio fought in a rematch against Julius Long. Ahio won the fight by seventh-round knockout.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-28 |title=Parker beats Fa by unanimous decision after tough fight |url=https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/liam-napier-joseph-parker-beats-junior-fa-by-unanimous-decision-after-tough-fight/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Boxing Scene |language=en}}</ref> In October 2021, Ahio fought in the Middle East for the second time, taking on Mohammad Ali Bayat Farid for the inaugural WBC Middle East Heavyweight title. Ahio won the fight by second-round TKO picking up his first major international title.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-06 |title=Heavyweight boxer Hemi Ahio dashes to Dubai for headline act |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/126596195/heavyweight-boxer-hemi-ahio-dashes-to-dubai-for-headline-act |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff NZ |language=en}}</ref> In his time away from the ring, Ahio would peak on the WBC rankings in the heavyweight division reaching 35th. Ahio returned to the ring in June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Heavyweight boxers Junior Fa & Hemi Ahio confirmed on the Kambosos vs Haney fight card |url=https://www.thecoconet.tv/coco-talanoa/sports/heavyweight-boxers-junior-fa-hemi-ahio-confirmed/ |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Coconut TV |language=en}}</ref> Originally his opponent was scheduled to be Joe Jones, however due to a last minute pull out, Ahio took on Christian Ndzie Tsoye. Ahio won the fight by stoppage as his opponent retired in the corner between rounds due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-05 |title=Recap: Junior Fa knocked out, as David Nyika and Hemi Ahio claim wins on world title card |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/300605276/recap-junior-fa-knocked-out-as-david-nyika-and-hemi-ahio-claim-wins-on-world-title-card |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Stuff NZ |language=en}}</ref>
Ahio beat former Commonwealth heavyweight champion Lucas Browne by first-round stoppage at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on 12 May 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/lucas-browne-retires-loss-on-vasiliy-lomachenko-george-kambosos-bill--183492|title=Lucas Browne Retires After Loss on Vasiliy Lomachenko-George Kambosos Bill|publisher=Boxing Scene|access-date=2024-05-14}}</ref>
== Kickboxing == On 23 December 2016, Ahio fought in his one and only kickboxing fight under the name of John Kevin in Emei, China.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-24 |title=John Kevin NZL vs Julius Mocka|url=https://www.facebook.com/EMLegendFight/posts/pfbid0cUvuabMunoSx9asGtmWH8ygos66aCJi6NfCsfr6hSy6Fbua8ZbhyhZ2NzdskvoxMl |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=EM Legend Fight Facebook |language=en}}</ref> Ahio took on experienced kickboxer Julius Mocka in the 100 kg+ division at EM Legend event "EM Legend 15 - End of Year Finals Emei" at Emei Shan Gymnasium.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-20 |title=Live Combat Sport Schedule: 12/22 – 1/2|url=https://grabakahitman.com/2016/12/20/live-combat-sport-schedule-1223-1231/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=Grabaka Hitman |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-23 |title=Impressive win: Fighter J. Mocka knocks out J. Kevin in China|url=https://www.delfi.lt/sportas/kitos-sporto-sakos/ispudinga-pergale-kovotojas-j-mocka-kinijoje-nokautavo-j-kevina.d?id=73264506 |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=Delfi |language=Lithuanian}}</ref> Ahio lost the fight by first round knockout.<ref name="Lit">{{Cite web |date=2016-12-23 |title=In the tournament held in China, J. Mocka knocked out a competitor from New Zealand with a kick|url=https://www.sportas.lt/naujiena/219285/kinijoje-vykusiame-turnyre-j-mocka-smugiu-koja-nokautavo-varzova-is-naujosios-zelandijos |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=Sportas |language=Lithuanian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-24 |title=Julius Mocka High Kick|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1293345560688308 |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=Kickboxing World Video Facebook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-23 |title=EM Legend 15|url=https://muaythaitv.uk/events/em-legend-15-e3136.html |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=Muay Thai TV |language=en}}</ref>
== Professional boxing titles == * New Zealand National Boxing Federation ** New Zealand National Heavyweight Title (2015) * Professional Boxing Commission New Zealand ** New Zealand National Heavyweight Title (2017) * International Boxing Organisation ** IBO Oceania-Oriental Heavyweight Title (2017) * World Boxing Council ** WBC Middle East Heavyweight Title<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-16 |title=Boxing News: Ahio smashes Farid, remains unbeaten » March 31, 2022 |url=https://fightnews.com/ahio-smashes-farid-remains-unbeaten/122465 |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=fightnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> (2021)
== Professional boxing record == {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=18 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=6 |dec-losses= |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }}
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |24−1 |style="text-align:left;"|Aekkaphob Auraiwan |TKO |1 (8), {{small|2:59}} |22 Mar 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small| Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia}} | |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |23−1 |style="text-align:left;"|Faiga Opelu |SD |10 |19 Sep 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small| Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |22−1 |style="text-align:left;"|Lucas Browne |TKO |1 (8), {{small|2:01}} |12 May 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Perth Arena, Perth, Australia}} | |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |21–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Amron Sands |TKO |6 (8), {{small|2:02}} |22 Jul 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|FireLake Arena, Shawnee, Oklahoma, US}} | |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |20–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Richie Feulufai |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:31}} |4 Feb 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |20 |{{no2}}Loss |19–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Faiga Opelu |TKO |4 (8), {{small|1:21}} |16 Oct 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Christian Ndzie Tsoye |TKO |1 (8), {{small|3:00}} |5 Jun 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia}} | |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mohammad Ali Bayat |TKO |2 (8), {{small|2:57}} |16 Oct 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|La Perle, Dubai, United Arab Emirates}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won inaugural WBC Middle East heavyweight title}} |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Julius Long |KO |7 (8), {{small|2:55}} |27 Feb 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Joshua Tufte |TKO |2 (10), {{small|1:10}} |15 Nov 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, US}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ali Kiydin |KO |1 (4), {{small|1:06}} |12 Jul 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia}} | |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Julius Long |UD |6 |30 Mar 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ed Fountain |TKO |7 (8), {{small|1:46}} |2 Mar 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Voinovich Center, Columbus, Ohio, US}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Junior Maletino Iakopo |TKO |2 (4), {{small|2:59}} |6 Dec 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Conrad Lam |UD |6 |24 Nov 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AMI Netball Centre, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Daniel Tai |UD |10 |1 Sep 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AMI Netball Centre, Auckland, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won inaugural PBCNZ and IBO Oceania-Orient heavyweight titles}} |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Alapati A'asa |TKO |2 (10), {{small|2:43}} |3 Nov 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant NZNBF heavyweight title}} |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Richard Tutaki |TKO |2 (4) |5 Sep 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Andre Meunier |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:41}} |19 Aug 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Junior Maletino Iakopo |UD |4 |23 May 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Clarence Tillman |RTD |1 (4), {{small|2:43}} |28 Mar 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Fale Faleata |TKO |1 (4) |17 Oct 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Will Quarrie |UD |4 |4 Jun 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Faauli Maesililia |KO |1 (4) |19 Dec 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mangere Bridge Tavern, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Clint Foai |TKO |1 (4) |18 Oct 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |}
== Professional kickboxing record == {{Fight record start|title=Kickboxing record |record='''0 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws'''}} |- |- style="background:#FFBBBB" | 2016-12-23 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|Lithuania}} Julius Mocka || EM Legend 15 - End of Year Finals Emei || Emei, China || KO (Right High Leg)<ref name="Lit"/> || 1 || 2:06 || 0-1 |- | colspan=9 | '''''Legend''''': {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}} {{end}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
== External links == *{{boxrec|679269}}
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